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Let our children play. All they needed to be happy was a bucket, the beach and Mama's willingness to let them get all wet and sandy just before dinner was served. P.S. We are on a family retreat this weekend and have exciting plans lined up for the kids and our parents. Check out my IG story for more happenings!

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~I don't want to be a princess. I just want to be your sister.~ Happy Friday, people! #ahappymum #sisters #alwaysandforever

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It's been four years since we had our last outdoor photo shoot. Yup, four long years. During which I got pregnant, we had our third child, the big girl went to primary school and we moved into our happy home. It's really true that the days are long but the years are short, and as morbid as it sounds, I sometimes wonder how many more years of family bliss I can get to enjoy. It won't be forever, right? So yup, that makes me be reminded of how I shouldn't sweat over the small stuff and to always remember how blessed I already am. Cherish. Just cherish. P.S. We just did a casual shoot this month and finally have some outdoor portraits as a family of five. Can't wait to share more! #ahappymum #photoshoot #familyphotography #fouryearsago #feelslikeyesterday

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The grass isn't always greener on the other side, it's greener right where I water it. On the blog, I share my reflections on why being a stay-at-home mum isn't a sacrifice, but a privilege. Link in profile. Thanks to those of you who left comments or drop me PMs, glad to know it resonates with some of you too! Will keep the heartfelt posts coming in A SAHM's Story! P.S. You know who this baby is, right? Kind of miss that natural brown, standing up hair and the baby chuckles.

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Bringing the beach to our home. The boy was so thrilled! We played together for half an hour and he played on his own for another half an hour while I made lunch. Win win! #ahappymum #asahmstory #lifeathome #funforkids #activitiesfortoddlers #kineticsand #notwithoutamess #ihadtovacuumthewholeplacefter #stillworthit

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Chefs in the making! The girls are extremely excited that they will be taking part in the Play-Doh Chef Junior workshop at Waterway Point next week! Can't wait to see what dishes they are going to whip up. Woohoo! On a side note, I love how Play-Doh keeps the kids occupied and at the same time encourages them to be creative and imaginative too. Never mind the mess or that the colours eventually get mixed, it's still a great way for the kids to play, explore and have fun. For those who are keen, the Play-Doh Chef Junior workshops will be held at Punggol Waterway Point L1 Village Square from 17 to 23 July. Spend a minimum of $30 at Waterway Point from 17 to 22 July or $30 on Play-Doh products at major toy stores from 1 to 22 July to participate. Stand a chance to win Toys R Us merchandises, Waterway Point gift cards and other attractive prizes worth up to $10,000. #ahappymum #playdoh #hasbro @hasbrosingapore #playdohjuniorchef #funforkids #mediadrop

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It doesn't take much to keep me happy, Mama. I don't need a lot of toys, I don't need good food, I don't need you to keep thinking of how to teach, occupy or entertain me. All I need is your undivided attention. For you to look me in the eye when I talk to you. For you to put away all distractions and just focus on me. For you to truly be there with me, not just be beside me. It won't be along before I grow up, Mama. And then, you can have all the time in the world to do the things you want. For now, let's just be together, shall we? #ahappymum #asahmstory #reflection #motherhood #daysarelongyearsareshort #cherish #growingupwaytoofast #whileyoustillneedme #blessedtohaveyou

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"To the young and to the not so old, I say, look at that horizon, follow that rainbow, go ride it." ~ LKY Happy start of the week, people! #ahappymum #rainbow #happystart #quoteoftheday

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The kids were so excited to see themselves on TV tonight! Yup, Channel NewsAsia's Bright Start, Bright Sparks features @heguru.education and shares why right brain training can be beneficial to young children. Here are some excerpts and to watch the full episode, tune in to CNA tomorrow (8/7) 6:30pm or Monday (10/7) 1:30pm. For our detailed review on Heguru Education and personal experience, go to http://bit.ly/2tUrIF4. P.S. Check out the last part where the kids shouted "I love Heguru!". Made me lol! #hegurueducation #heguru #cna #channelnewsasia #ahappymum #brightstartbrightsparks #rightbraindevelopment

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{Giveaway} For the theatre lovers, how would you like to let your kids watch one of the most loved fairy tales of all time come alive on stage, in Mandarin no less? Yes, we are very thrilled to announce that after successfully staging it in English, SRT’s The Little Company now presents 《小红帽》 - Red Riding Hood in Mandarin! Read our post for the show synopsis and event details, and for those of you who are keen, I have a family package of 4 tickets (worth $129) to give away too! http://www.ahappymum.com/2017/07/srt-little-company-red-riding-hood.html

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"Sisters are loving, Sisters are kind. Sisters are precious, And vey hard to find. I will protect and care for you, always and forever. I love you, dear sister." We came up with this sisters pledge one night when the girls had a squabble. Instead of chiding or punishing them, I asked them to hold hands, look at each other and recite this pledge, followed by giving each other a big bear hug. Yup, it works for us and helps to remind these two just how blessed they are to have each other. No matter how badly they fight or argue, the one constant is that they've never stopped loving each other, not even for a second. That is what siblings are for, isn't it? I hope you will always have each other's back and never forget how precious this sisterly bond is, even when you grow up, my dears. #ahappymum #siblings #sisters #bestgiftever #neverturnoneachother #iloveyousis

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With a hubby who works late, the kids and I are alone at home on most evenings. I would always ask the girls to help me look after the baby brother when I am going to cook. Some days it's hard because he would be banging on my kitchen door and crying like it's the end of the world, but some days we just manage to do it without too much cries or whines. This evening was an in between kind of situation but thankfully I had prepared the soup in the afternoon and the rest of the dishes didn't take too long. Tonight's dinner was stir-fried beef with ginger and spring onions, steamed golden promfret in teochew style and the kids's favourite ABC soup (cooked with a whole chicken and added in corn too because we love corn!). We had a hearty dinner and I was looking forward to surprising the hubby thinking that he would be coming home late, only to have him text at the last minute that he would not be returning tonight. *sob* yup, it happens. But hey, good news is the kids and I have our lunch settled for tomorrow. Yippee yay! P.S. I always cook a huge pot of soup because not only do we love soup, I also like to leave some for the next day. Makes things much easier when I can just whip up noodle or macaroni soup in a matter of minutes. The girls finished five bowls of this soup just tonight alone! P.P.S. No, I don't always manage to cook dinner. In fact, we had to order Food Panda yesterday and nope, I'm not too guilty about it. #ahappymum #ahappymumcooks #homecooked #lifeofasahm #whatweatetoday

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Are you serious??!! After leaving us for one and a half decades, you are gonna make a comeback next year!! Mummy and Daddy are gonna jump for joy because they love your curly fries, root beer floats and coney dogs!!! And so do we! Woohoo! So excited! You bet we will visit you, A&W! #ahappymum #A&Wmakesacomebackinsg #thisonewasinmalaysia #aeonmall #whodoesntlovecurlyfries

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Treasuring my babywearing journey for as long as I can. You have no idea how wonderful it is to feel you so close to me, my dear. 📷 shot by the big girl #ahappymum #babywearing #tula #worththeaches #meandmybaby #cherishwhileyoucan

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Just enjoying the beautiful weather, admiring the graceful swans, appreciating the tranquil surroundings and cherishing these simple, happy moments with the kids. #ahappymum #mumof3 #singaporebotanicgardens #swanlake #nature #simplejoy #preciousmoment #itsthelittlethingsinlife

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Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher. ~ William Wordsworth Indeed, not all classrooms have four walls and being close with nature is one of the best places for our kids to see, play, explore and learn. #ahappymum #nature #outdoorlovers #singaporebotanicgardens #unescoworldheritage

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Oh my baby boy, look at how big you are now! You know, I never knew if I was ready to become a mum of 3, and whether I would survive it, but having you has filled my world with so much love and joy that I didn't knew could exist. Papa, jiejies and I are just overjoyed that you are part of our family and we love you so, so much. Thankful that I took the leap of faith and I count my blessings everyday! #ahappymum #alwaysmybaby #babyboy #mumof3 #motherhood #iloveyoumychild